Our client is seeking a mid-level associate to join its finance group's structured finance subgroup in Chicago, contributing to matters from initial analysis and structuring through negotiation, closing, and post-closing work.
The Work
- Support complex domestic and cross-border finance matters from inception through closing and post-closing activities, coordinating with lawyers and business professionals across relevant workstreams.
- Conduct legal due diligence, assess findings, identify transaction risks, and develop practical recommendations for clients.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and revise transaction documents, contracts, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
- Analyze legal, regulatory, business, and operational considerations and help structure transactions to address client objectives.
- Coordinate deal execution by managing timelines, facilitating communication among transaction parties, and participating in negotiations with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
- Help manage transaction closings, including closing documentation, signatures, funds flow, and post-closing obligations.
What You Bring
- At least four years of experience in structured finance, securitization, and/or CLO matters; the role is aimed at associates with approximately 4-8 years of experience.
- Juris Doctor degree and admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where you are applying.
- Relevant experience handling structured finance, securitization, or CLO work.
- Ability to conduct legal research and analysis and produce clear, accurate written work.
- Experience reviewing and drafting transaction documents and supporting due diligence, negotiations, and deal execution.
- Direct and applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred.
Why Consider It
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to finance matters through multiple stages of a transaction, with responsibilities spanning diligence, document work, negotiation support, and closing coordination.
The team works collaboratively across practices and offices, and ongoing training and development are part of the platform.
A hybrid arrangement may be available, with the specific terms determined at hiring and subject to change.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated annual hiring range is $310,000-$390,000, depending on experience and qualifications; benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.